Refocus Room Paraeducator

Port Huron Area School District • Port Huron, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refocus Room Paraeducator plays a critical role in supporting student behavior and maintaining a positive school climate by supervising and managing the building’s Refocus Room (SHIFT Room). This position provides students with a structured, supportive environment to de-escalate, reflect, and develop self-regulation skills, enabling them to successfully return to the classroom. The Refocus Room Paraeducator uses PBIS-aligned practices to reteach behavioral expectations, build positive relationships with students, and support the overall implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior systems within the school.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education, or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of a formal state or local academic assessment approved by the State Board of Education (e.g., MTTC, SAT, ETS Parapro Assessment).
• Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #1,2,3 or 5 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Trained or willing to be trained.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in high-stress situations.
• Strong organizational and data collection skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and administration.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or coursework in education, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school or behavior support setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of PBIS frameworks and schoolwide behavior systems.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete): Managing the Cycle of Behavior Escalation training.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Refocus Room (SHIFT Room) Management: Provide a structured, supervised environment where students can de-escalate, reflect, and refocus their behavior. Ensure clear and consistent entrance and exit procedures for all students. Maintain a calm, safe, and supportive environment conducive to self-regulation. Facilitate the use of reflection sheets, calming strategies, and problem-solving tools.
• Student Support & Behavior Instruction: Treat student misbehavior as an opportunity to teach and reteach expected behaviors. Support students in developing self-management and self-regulation skills aligned to the school’s behavior matrix. Utilize PBIS strategies to reinforce positive behaviors, including maintaining a 3:1 positive-to-corrective interaction ratio. Identify and minimize triggers, supporting students in remaining or returning to a calm state.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with building administration and school staff to communicate student needs and support plans. Build positive, supportive relationships with students across the school.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily data using the Refocus Room/SHIFT Room Google sign-in/sign-out system, including: Student name, Time in and time out, Reason for referral. Share monthly Refocus Room data with building administration and the Tier 2 PBIS Coordinator. Support data-informed decision-making related to student behavior and interventions.
• Professional Responsibilities: Maintain consistency and professionalism in all student interactions. Follow building procedures and expectations for behavior support systems. Participate in relevant training and professional learning opportunities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED